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Initiative opponents target the millionaire behind the measures

July 4, 2024, 5:17pm Election

Brian Heywood used his money and moxie to get three conservative measures on Washington’s November ballot. Read story

Measure to prevent phasing out of natural gas in WA is on track for November ballot

July 3, 2024, 6:41pm Election

It’s now all but assured voters will get to weigh in this November on Washington’s polarizing efforts to phase out natural gas use in homes and other buildings. Read story

Seattle Public Schools closes deficit, approves budget

July 4, 2024, 5:19pm Northwest

Seattle Public Schools adopted a $1.3 billion budget for the 2024-25 school year on Wednesday, more than six months after it embarked on efforts to close a $104 million to $111 million deficit. Read story

Olympia police recover puppies in robbery case – two people face charges in Superior Court

July 4, 2024, 4:49pm Northwest

Two people accused of bear-macing a woman and taking her puppies have been charged with first-degree robbery in Thurston County. Read story

Pierce County Council member refuses to sit in chambers because Pride flag ‘distracting’

July 4, 2024, 4:01pm Northwest

Pierce County Council member Amy Cruver told the public Tuesday she will not be sitting in the council chambers while a Pride flag hangs there because it distracts her from her official duties. Read story

Two people rescued from boat that caught fire in Commencement Bay on Fourth of July

July 4, 2024, 2:46pm Northwest

The Fourth of July in Tacoma kicked off with smoke in Commencement Bay — and not from fireworks. Read story

After years of racist history, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, city council unanimously passes hate crime ordinance

July 4, 2024, 10:46am Latest News

The Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, City Council, with approval from the mayor, unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday night that makes hateful acts illegal, following a string of recent high-profile incidents in the city. Read story

Washington had over 55 tons of trash on beaches last July 5. Experts say this year could be worse

July 4, 2024, 9:47am Latest News

The Fourth of July may be one of the most festive days of the year in the U.S., but for environmental organizations, it’s no reason to celebrate. Read story

Authorities warn of window falls as summer heats up

July 4, 2024, 9:46am Latest News

As the Puget Sound region settles into the summer months, more children are accidentally falling out of open windows. Read story

1 shot at shopping mall food court in Seattle suburb

July 3, 2024, 8:23pm Northwest

A person was shot in a shopping mall food court in a Seattle suburb on Wednesday evening, law enforcement officials said. Read story